Religions in Thailand

Explore religion in Thailand in this lesson, told in natural, conversational Thai. Find out which five religions are officially recognized in Thailand, why religion is recorded on Thai ID cards, and how different religious communities gather around temples, mosques, and churches. You’ll also hear how religion is taught in Thai schools, what it’s like for a Buddhist student to attend a Christian school, and why Thailand is often seen as having a high level of religious freedom.

Thai Vocabulary:
ศาสนา (sàat-sà-nǎa) – Religion
นับถือ (náp-thʉ̌ʉ) – To believe in / to follow (a religion)
วัด (wát) – Buddhist temple
มัสยิด (mát-sà-yít) – Mosque
โบสถ์ (bòot) – Church / chapel
บัตรประชาชน (bàt prà-chaa-chon) – ID card
เสรีภาพ (sěe-rii-pâap) – Freedom

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Religions in Thailand

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